In this study, chromosome numbers of five Cardamine taxa [C. bulbifera Crantz, C. impatiens var. pectinata (Pall. ex DC.) Trautv., lazica Boiss. & Bal., tenera Gmel Mey. and graeca L.] from Turkey have been informed for the first time. The were determined as 2n=4x=24 in bulbifera, 2n=2x=16 tenera, 2n=2x=14 lazica, 2n=2x=12 graeca. Also, was different others with having satellite. Chromosomes st...

Introduction: Diabetes is a multifactorial syndrome with high prevalence which may induce serious disorders in the body organs like the liver and kidney. This study aimed to compare the effects of the alcoholic extract of the aerial parts of Swertia longifolia Boiss on blood glucose, lipid profiles and liver and kidney function tests in streptozotocin-induced diabetes. Methods: Thirty five male...

objective: at present, there are many antiepileptic drugs with a wide range of side effects on the human body. it was assumed that zataria multiflora boiss (z. multiflora) with sedative, anti-spasmodic and anti-inflammatory activity may be effective in the treatment of epilepsy. the aim of the present study was to elucidate the effect of z. multiflora hydroalcoholic extract and its fraction ext...

A global revision of Convolvulus L. is presented, Calystegia R.Br. being excluded on pragmatic grounds. One hundred and ninety species are recognised with the greatest diversity in the Irano-Turanian region. All recognised species are described and the majority are illustrated. Distribution details, keys to species identification and taxonomic notes are provided. Four new species, Convolvulusau...